Di Jun and Dong Huang, where did you get your confidence?

Jiang Ping chuckled, "Sir, you worry too much. I've lived here for many years and never encountered a single demonic beast."

Zhen Yuanzi's heart skipped a beat. There was a flaw in his words!

It was impossible for an ordinary being to live here for many years; survival for even a few months was difficult!

Heh heh, an expert, you've finally let your guard down!

You are definitely not an ordinary being. You must be a peerless expert in disguise!

Inside the thatched hut, Hongyun listened to their conversation word for word. He also instantly realized that Jiang Ping was absolutely not an ordinary being.

The commotion last night, even a sliver of the leaked pressure was enough to crush a Heavenly Immortal into a pulp!

An ordinary being could not possibly withstand it.

What's more, last night you managed to drive away two great demons at the Quasi-Saint realm with just a single sentence.

Your cultivation realm is at least that of a Saint!

There are still hidden Saints in the Primordial Era!

And I actually encountered one. I absolutely cannot miss this opportunity!

I'm sorry, fellow Daoist Zhen Yuanzi, but I must get there first. I absolutely cannot be controlled by you. I'm sure you've also sensed the expert's identity, but there's only one chance, and I must seize it first!

Hongyun made up his mind and pushed open the door.

In his haste, he used a bit too much force, and the simple wooden door was torn to shreds.

Hongyun didn't bother with the door and rushed directly in front of Jiang Ping.

Thump!

He immediately knelt down!

Dong dong dong!

He kowtowed three times!

"Great expert above, please take me as your disciple!"

Jiang Ping was dumbfounded. This guy who suddenly burst in had startled him.

Looking at the ruined door, he felt heartbroken.

The conditions in the Primordial Era were simple, and this thatched hut was something he had painstakingly built.

Every stitch and thread was hard-earned.

He never expected it to be ruined by this reckless lunatic.

Moreover, this guy actually called him an expert and kowtowed to become his disciple first thing in the morning.

Was he starving or hadn't woken up yet?

Perhaps he was a great power from the Primordial Era, deliberately trying to toy with him!

The thought of this possibility made Jiang Ping even angrier.

"Are you stupid!" Jiang Ping scolded angrily.

Zhen Yuanzi was terrified internally, gritting his teeth as he pulled Hongyun up.

He wished he could slap him to death!

I was just trying to get closer to the expert, and you directly exposed his identity. Are you trying to court death?!

If you want to die, don't drag me down with you!

The expert's realm is clearly so high, why is he still pretending to be an ordinary being?

There must be a profound reason, not something you or I can comprehend.

"Uh, Young Master, please don't misunderstand. My brother was captured by a demonic beast when he was young, and he was so scared that his head was affected. Later, he was rescued by an expert, so sometimes he has episodes and calls strangers 'expert'."

Zhen Yuanzi's mind raced as he stammered an explanation.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ping's anger instantly dissipated.

He looked at Hongyun with sympathy, shaking his head and sighing. What a pitiful person.

But he was lucky to be alive, at least he wasn't eaten by a demonic beast.

It seems the Primordial Era is indeed dangerous. Look at how this big fellow has been scared by demonic beasts.

"Oh, right, you said his name was Little Hong last night? What about you?"

Seeing Jiang Ping's expression soften, Zhen Yuanzi felt a little more at ease and replied, "My name is Da Yuan. Young Master, please don't take offense. You see, it's really difficult for me to take care of Little Hong by myself."

Jiang Ping nodded, deeply moved. "Mr. Da Yuan, your spirit is admirable. The path in the Primordial Era is long and perilous, fraught with danger. You've managed to bring along a burden like Little Hong without forgetting your original intention, persevering all the way without abandoning him. Truly remarkable!"

Hearing Jiang Ping's praise, Zhen Yuanzi felt his face flush. However, the conversation had progressed, and he no longer dared to explain further. He comforted himself, thinking that the expert was magnanimous and wouldn't mind him telling a small lie.

Hongyun was furious upon hearing Zhen Yuanzi describe him so poorly.

Damn you, Zhen Yuanzi! I considered you my closest friend, and I held nothing back from you. To curry favor with the expert, you're actually slandering me in front of him!

Detestable!

"You can know a person's face but not their heart. I misjudged you, Hongyun."

Although Hongyun was annoyed by Zhen Yuanzi's actions, he also knew that he couldn't explain further at this moment. Otherwise, it would be tantamount to deliberately trifling with a supreme being.

This would be a grave disrespect. If the supreme being were to descend punishment in anger, even the Dao Ancestor couldn't help the two of them seek justice.

After all, it wouldn't be unjust; it would be self-inflicted misfortune!

Zhen Yuanzi said awkwardly, "Young Master, you flatter me. I am unworthy of such praise."

Hongyun coughed twice and said sheepishly, "I apologize, Young Master. I was rude just now."

Jiang Ping looked at Hongyun sympathetically and said softly, "It's alright, I don't blame you. After all, it's not easy for you. With your mind being so unpredictable, it will be difficult to find a wife in the future."

Zhen Yuanzi and Hongyun let out dry chuckles.

Jiang Ping added, "Oh right, Mr. Da Yuan mentioned earlier that there were demonic beasts here. You don't need to worry. I'll tell you the truth: I'm just an ordinary being. I've lived here for a long time and have never seen a single demonic beast."

Zhen Yuanzi thought to himself, Of course, you haven't seen a single demonic beast. Which demonic beast would dare to act presumptuously in front of you? You could crush them with a single pinky.

Wait, the supreme being emphasized again that he is an ordinary being!

This must be the key point. I must remember it and also send a telepathic message to Hongyun, ensuring he doesn't act foolishly.

It seems the Three Pure Ones were indeed conscientious. What they said was true: never expose the supreme being's identity to his face!

"Hongyun, you must remember that the supreme being is comprehending the workings of the Great Dao, hence his transformation into an ordinary being's origin. You absolutely must not expose his identity to his face; treat him as an ordinary being."

Hongyun immediately snorted in response, "Zhen Yuanzi, I know your intentions very well, but I agree with you on this point. However, if we lose our decorum, I'm also worried the supreme being might be displeased."

"Being displeased is still better than provoking the supreme being's wrath. Anyway, if you're unsure, speak less, preferably stay silent, lest you bring a calamity upon us!"

"Hmph, suit yourself. I'll see what your plan is."

Zhen Yuanzi pondered for a moment, then smiled and said, "Your words put my mind at ease, Young Master. I apologize for disturbing you last night. This is a small token of my appreciation."

With that, Zhen Yuanzi produced a Ginseng Fruit.

Jiang Ping looked at it. This fruit didn't look like a fruit, nor like a vegetable; its appearance was truly strange.

Seeing Zhen Yuanzi's serious expression, Jiang Ping's heart stirred. Could this be some kind of heavenly treasure?

Is this venerable being before me a hidden great power from the Primordial Era?

Could my opportunity have arrived?

Jiang Ping forced himself to remain calm, took it, and examined it carefully, asking, "What is this?"

Zhen Yuanzi hesitated before replying, "This is a Grass Returning Pill. It was given to me by an elder. I heard it's a very unusual Spirit Fruit."

Grass Returning Pill?

Jiang Ping found the name familiar, as if he had heard it somewhere before.

Right, the Grass Returning Pill is the Ginseng Fruit!

Jiang Ping was overjoyed. This is a great treasure, ranked among the top ten Innate Spiritual Roots of the Primordial Era, on par with the Gourd Root and the Bodhi Root!